The Do's and Dont's of On-Line Dating

Women are becoming more interested in reaching the next level, whether it's academically and/or professionally. As a result, we are finding it increasingly difficult to fulfill our dating and intimacy desires. There's only 24 hours in a day, and our education and careers are taking most of them! Hence, how can we women make time for finding that special someone when we are plagued with so many exams, meetings, and deadlines?

On-line dating is one such avenue for meeting these demands. But how does a woman date on-line in a safe and secure manner? Follow this list of do's and don'ts and navigate the world of on-line dating in a safely and secure manner.

DO'S

DO have an open mind. Many women fear dating on-line because they wonder if the person on the other end is safe or not. My response to this is anyone can be falsely representing themselves. The presence of "fraud" within the dating domain was in effect long before the world of on-line dating began. Hence, try to have an open mind while dating on-line, because the risks aren't necessarily higher than traditional dating.

DO create an email, specifically for online-dating. While you need an open mind, don't be stupid! You can be stalked via email, and you wouldn't want this to get mingled in with your other personal and/or professional emails. Hence, just in case you do meet a psycho, you can easily de-activate the account without it significantly interfering with the other elements of your life.

DO show a decent picture. A picture IS worth 1,000 words so it is a necessary element to have if you want someone to respond to your profile. While any worthy on-line dater should want to date someone with a great profile, most on-line daters are also concerned about physical appearances. Hence, be sure to upload a decent picture of yourself, that you feel reflects the elements of your profile.

DO create an interesting profile. No one wants to date a boring person with little interest. Be sure to make your profile informative, but enlightening and exciting to the reader. Be as creative as you like and you'll be sure to grab the reader's attention.

DON'TS

DON'T provide identifying information to your on-line partner. This is how you will stay safe from people with dishonest intentions. Identifying information includes things like your address, social security number, passport number, or any other personal information. In fact, I wouldn't even give your phone number until you have met face-to-face and have determined whether or not you feel comfortable with this person.

DON'T show a picture that is too revealing. This will also keep you safe, while being sure not to send off the wrong message. Your picture shows the person what they can expect from you. If you are showing everything that your Mama gave you, then expect for them to want that in return. Quality on-line daters will prefer a woman who provides respectful photos to be viewed on her profile, because it is an indication that she respects herself.

DON'T provide false information on your profile. You might find yourself so concerned about what another dater might do regarding false information, that you end up doing it yourself. NEVER DO THIS because not only do you run the risk of your partner finding out, but you have now created the platform for your on-line dater to be dishonest with you.

DON'T meet up in private or secluded places. No matter how good looking or enticing your on-line match may be, NEVER, EVER meet with him/her in a secluded place, until you feel comfortable with this person. This should require at least a couple of dates (in most cases, more) where you have gotten the opportunity to see how this person interacts with you as well as others.